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Old 02-21-2013, 04:23 PM   #126
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Re: The Hillbilly Deluxe dually build

Oh geez, I just threw up a little...loved that truck. I'm sorry!
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Old 02-21-2013, 04:32 PM   #127
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We transferred the title into his name on a Friday afternoon. He went on a camping trip after leaving the courthouse and never came home. The next week we got a change of address confirmation in the mail that he'd had his mail (and the title which was coming in the mail of course) to a new address.

I won't air too much dirty laundry here but it's been quite a strain on my marriage. Both mama being embarrassed and ashamed at her sons behavior and the intensity of my reaction to the screw job I got.

All of which leads to my next project, to be debuted soon. He did leave what was left of his previous truck when he ran off. Fortunately the title was in mamas name. She gave me the remnants of his old truck and and title as her best option as a peace offering to make right her sons behavior. It's a pretty junky truck. I was actually going to part it out but decided to build it into something cool just to spite the bastard.
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Old 02-21-2013, 04:41 PM   #128
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Sorry to hear that Kevin. Stepchildren certainly present their own challenges. Mine from my first marriage were, uh, interesting. I have some charcoal interior stuff if you need it, too.
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Old 02-21-2013, 04:47 PM   #129
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We will get through it I'm sure. I really adore Valerie and wouldn't want to be without her. I'd give up 1000 of those pickups to keep her my wife. I just have to mostly keep my thoughts and feeling to myself over the whole deal. There is no good to be gained by talking about it with her. She is mortified at her kids behavior and any further dialog only serves to rub her nose into it.

You guys will shake your head at this next build using his truck as the basis. I can squint my eyes and see the final product though. It's also the first project I have done that Valerie is vocally and vigorously pushing me to do. She says it will heal my sore feelings and she's been super motivating to me on the whole deal. I think it's her subconscious way of making amends.
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Old 02-21-2013, 04:50 PM   #130
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I'm waiting to see if any of you catch my little joke in that last post
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Old 02-21-2013, 04:54 PM   #131
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I didn't catch the joke, but I'll be watching. Since you started this flatbed build I've seen a half dozen that caught my eye...never would have before.
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Old 02-21-2013, 04:56 PM   #132
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She bought you a new one.
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Old 02-21-2013, 05:00 PM   #133
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The joke is the little tag line under the post.
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Old 02-21-2013, 05:05 PM   #134
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Old 02-21-2013, 05:15 PM   #135
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I understand raising step children.
It ended my marriage.

Love all your builds.
If you can build a cool 1-ton cab into a sweet 1/2-ton swb, you can do anything.
I've been following your detailed build threads for a long time.
I see a 4/6 dropped 73-87 stepside project in your future.
I'll be signing up again.

I really liked your 69 or 70 big block stepside you had years ago.
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Old 02-21-2013, 06:37 PM   #136
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I understand raising step children.
It ended my marriage.

Love all your builds.
If you can build a cool 1-ton cab into a sweet 1/2-ton swb, you can do anything.
I've been following your detailed build threads for a long time.
I see a 4/6 dropped 73-87 stepside project in your future. I'll be signing up again.

I really liked your 69 or 70 big block stepside you had years ago.
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Old 02-21-2013, 08:46 PM   #137
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What truck did the little peckerwood get? I followed the 63 Farm Truck build. I must of missed one after that.
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Old 02-21-2013, 09:10 PM   #138
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Brand new GM crate engine with about 700 miles on it. All new Moog suspension rebuild (600 dollars worth of parts), properly lowered and all powder coated (Belltech), new BF Goodrich tires on powder coated rally's, stainless Magnaflow exhaust front to back, every single A/C component new with genuine AC Delco parts, and every single piece or part in the engine compartment either new or fully restored and powder coated.













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Old 02-21-2013, 09:41 PM   #139
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Old 02-21-2013, 10:03 PM   #140
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I do remember that truck now. Very nice build!
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Old 02-21-2013, 10:16 PM   #141
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Unreal for him to take the truck like that. Build the stepper, enjoy every mile in it...it will make you feel better.

I REALLY liked the 54 or 54 Chevy you had years ago, the orage one. I really wanted to buy it, but funds were an issue at that time.
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Old 02-21-2013, 10:24 PM   #142
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Unreal for him to take the truck like that. Build the stepper, enjoy every mile in it...it will make you feel better.

I REALLY liked the 54 or 54 Chevy you had years ago, the orage one. I really wanted to buy it, but funds were an issue at that time.
I drove that car as my only vehicle through college, fire academy, and paramedic school. It was one of the best vehicles I ever built. I lost track of it since I sold it but did see it on the HAMB a few years later. Haven't seen a trace of it in the last 7-8 years though.

I'm proud to say I was one of the first guys to do the suede paint deal. There is a picture of it in Rod & Custom back in 2000. I had driven it up to Kansas for a show and the magazine people thought it was neat that I drove it so much. I had to, it was my only means of transportation.


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Old 02-21-2013, 10:44 PM   #143
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I really liked that SWB truck as well. the attention to detail, as always, was amazing. i am pretty peeved that you were raked over the coals like that.
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Old 02-22-2013, 12:53 AM   #144
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Sorry that happened to you. If you need some parts hunted down let me know
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Old 02-22-2013, 12:46 PM   #145
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One of my favorite project threads. I love the attention to detail.

My goal is to be able to do small powdercoat jobs one my own stuff, what do you recommend for a good setup? I've been doing research and I'm getting all kinds of different answers...

Keep up the great work. Wish my '86 C30 had TBI
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Old 02-22-2013, 03:55 PM   #146
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Tip, when I get home tonight to my iPad and not on my phone I'll give you all the pointers I can to get you on the coating game.
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Old 02-22-2013, 07:54 PM   #147
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Old 02-22-2013, 11:51 PM   #148
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Old 02-23-2013, 12:21 AM   #149
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Your title caught my eye. I like 1 ton dually flatbeds. You do great work. Sorry about your step son. My step son is a great kid.
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Old 02-23-2013, 12:41 PM   #150
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I was just thinking of that this morning. I'm going to weld a tie down on the back edge of the bed in the center. Then I can hook a chain to it and lay it out forward so they set the bale on top of the chain. Then when it comes time to unload, just throw the chain over the top of the bale and tie it off to something and yank.
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